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SensorTherm METIS M3F1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Pyrometer METIS M3F1 With 12-pin connector, display and push button device configuration User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    METIS M3F1 Content Content General ............................... 4 Information to this Manual ......................4 CE Conformity and Standards ....................4 Limitation of Liability ........................4 Terms of Warranty ........................4 Copyright ........................... 4 Explanation of Symbols ......................5 Customer Service / Spare Parts ....................5 Disposal ............................
  • Page 3 METIS M3F1 Content 6.2.4 Transmittance ........................21 6.2.5 Spot Size Fill Factor ......................21 6.2.6 Switch-off Level ......................... 22 6.2.6.1 Switch-off Verification ....................22 6.2.7 Dirty Window Alarm ......................22 6.2.8 Response Time t ......................22 6.2.9 Dynamic Adaptation at Low Signal Levels ................ 22 6.2.10...

  • Page 4: General

    Terms of Warranty A warranty period is 24 months from date of shipment form the Sensortherm facility. The seller will re- pair or replace the device at its own discretion. Further claims of the buyer against the seller or its agents are excluded, especially claims for damages that are not incurred in the delivery itself.

  • Page 5: Explanation Of Symbols

    Customer Service / Spare Parts For technical information contact our customer service. It is recommended to purchase spare parts and accessories direct from Sensortherm (manufacturer). In addition, our employees are always interested in new information and experiences arising from the application and can be valuable for improvement of our products.

  • Page 6: Safety

    METIS M3F1 Safety Safety General Any person who is tasked to carry out work with the device must have read and understood the operat- ing instructions before beginning. Operation and maintenance of the system may only be performed by trained personnel.

  • Page 7: Overview

    METIS M3F1 Overview Overview Intended Use The M3F1 is a special pyrometer of the Metis M3 series for non-contact infrared temperature measure- ment of flames containing soot in coal-fired power plants, waste incineration plants and other combus- tion furnaces. Scope of Delivery Pyrometer, software SensorTools, works certificate, user manual (connection cables are not included in scope of delivery and have to be ordered separately).

  • Page 8: Electrical Connection

    METIS M3F1 Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Cable Colors and Pin Assignment (14 Wire Connection Cables) The electrical connection of the pyrometer (supply voltage and measuring signal) will be done via the connector on the rear panel. For this purpose, pre-assembled connection cables are available as ac- cessories (see Accessories).

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    METIS M3F1 Electrical Connection 4.1.1 Power Supply With connection of the supply voltage (standard 24 V DC, possible range 18– White +24 V 30 V) the unit is ready for operation with the following factory settings (changing Brown the settings is possible via the device keys (see 6, Configuring the Pyrometer) or Software SensorTools (see 7).

  • Page 10: Analog Output 1 And 2

    METIS M3F1 Electrical Connection 4.1.2 Analog Output 1 and 2 M3 / H3 The analog outputs are adjustable (e.g. for a temperature dis- 0...20 mA OUT1 play device) to: Green (+) 4...20 mA  0–20 mA or 4–20 mA OUT1...

  • Page 11: Serial Interface Rs232 / Rs485 (Switchable)

    METIS M3F1 Electrical Connection  Analog input (only on input / output 3, adjustable via Software, Setpoint input Analog input): About a 0–20 mA current source, some pa- via external rameters can be adjusted externally between their smallest and 0...20 mA...

  • Page 12: Interface Converter (Accessory)

    METIS M3F1 Mechanical Installation 4.1.4.1 Interface Converter (Accessory) A quick and easy way to connect the Cable colors Cable colors pyrometer with a PC is to use an inter- Metis M3 / M3F1 interface converter face converter or a connecting cable (12-pin connector) RS232USB (TxD / RxD)

  • Page 13: Mounting Optical Fiber / Optics (Only Devices With Optical Fiber)

    METIS M3F1 Mechanical Installation Mounting Optical Fiber / Optics (only devices with optical fiber) 5.2.1 Bending Radius Optical Fiber The color code on the optical fiber identi- Color code Fiber diameter Minimum fies the optic diameter and minimum bend- of the optical fiber bending radius ing radius associated.

  • Page 14: Connect The Optics

    METIS M3F1 Mechanical Installation The optical fiber has to be mounted true sided:  The colored heat shrink tube marker matches to Protective tube the pyrometer side.  The optics fit on the side without marking  Unscrew the light guide protective tube from the pyrometer’s housing...

  • Page 15: Measuring Technology

    METIS M3F1 Mechanical Installation Measuring Technology The M3F1 is designed for non-contact temperature measurement of sooting flames in coal fired power plants, waste incinerators and other combustion furnaces. It has been developed based on our 2-color pyrometer M311 and uses a measuring method based on a special algorithm, which calculates the flame temperature from the 1-color and 2-color temperature of the pyrometer.

  • Page 16: Alignment With The Through Lens Sighting / View Finder

    METIS M3F1 Mechanical Installation 5.4.2 Alignment with the Through Lens Sighting / View Finder The view finder provides upright imagery so that the target under measurement can be viewed visually. A target circle shows the measuring spot when the target is in focus.

  • Page 17: Spot Size Tables

    METIS M3F1 Mechanical Installation Spot Size Tables The following tables show the optical data of the different device types. The values in the tables are ex- emplary, intermediate measurement distances must be determined by interpolation. If the measuring distance differs from the adjusted or specified, a measurement is also possible, but the spot size changes (usually it is larger, see 5.6.1...

  • Page 18: Configuring The Pyrometer

    METIS M3F1 Configuring the Pyrometer Configuring the Pyrometer To configure the pyrometer (adapt to the measuring task and configure the connections), use the control buttons on the back of the instrument. When connected to a PC, all settings can be done via the supplied software SensorTools (see 7, Sen- sorTools Software).

  • Page 19: Parameters / Settings

    METIS M3F1 Configuring the Pyrometer Parameters / Settings The table shows the adjustable parameters in order they appear on the pyrometer, detail description in the next chapters. Parameters Meaning Settings F, 2C, C1, C2, CƩ DISPLAY> Measuring temperature on the device display:...

  • Page 20: Soot Factor

    METIS M3F1 Configuring the Pyrometer Note: These settings are available with the latest firmware. Missing settings in your device can be added by updating the device firmware. By connecting the power supply, the current firmware version is displayed for a few seconds, a firmware update is possible with the Software SensorFlash (see 8).

  • Page 21: Transmittance

    METIS M3F1 Configuring the Pyrometer  Is a range given, this is related to differences in the nature of the surface from smooth to rough, rough surfaces have higher emissivities (for determining the correct emissivity also a comparison meas- urement can be performed with a thermocouple).

  • Page 22: Switch-Off Level

    METIS M3F1 Configuring the Pyrometer 6.2.6 Switch-off Level 2-color pyrometers measure even with reduced signal strength, such as those occur in a partially filled measuring field, or dust, smoke, steam, or a window in the beam path between pyrometer and the measuring object.

  • Page 23: Temperature Sub Range

    METIS M3F1 Configuring the Pyrometer Time 0.01…25 s: Clears the maximum value after the specified time (note: At too long clear times im- portant temperature information can be lost at sinking temperatures). Trigger: The maximum value is manually generated via an external button or machine contact, as long as the trigger contact is active.

  • Page 24: Upscale-Burnout

    METIS M3F1 Configuring the Pyrometer 6.2.15 Upscale-Burnout In case of sudden shadowing of the pyrometer’s visual field, the output current is set to 20 mA instead of usually the lowest.  Disabled upscale-burnout (standard): The analog output at sudden shadowing of the pyrometer’s view field is the lowest current (0 or 4 mA).

  • Page 25: Sensortools Software

    Windows Vista Ultimate, 7, 8, 8.1, 10  To install, start the setup program. It can be found on the supplied CD or can be downloaded from sensortherm.de/en/download-section. If the setup program is on USB stick, it should be copied first to hard disk.

  • Page 26: Software Window

    METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software Software Window The most measuring tasks can be done with the software default settings, but customized settings uti- lize the full capabilities of pyrometer and software. Control window Main window Measuring temperature Data recording, data recording...
  • Page 27 METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software  Select display graphs: Depending on the device type, different graphs can be displayed or hidden; the color can be changed by right-clicking on a color field. To select and view multiple tempera- Measurement temp ture channels (e.g. ratio temperature +...

  • Page 28: Control Window

    METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software  Data playback Press the “Load data” button to open a saved file and display in the playback window (SensorTools viewer, see 7.4). To compare several measurement curves, you can select several files, each file will be opened in a separate window.

  • Page 29: Device Settings And Configuration

    METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software - Soot factor (see 6.2.1): Entering the flame’s soot factor - Emissivity sum channel (Ɛ1 +Ɛ2) (see 6.2.3): Adjustment of the surface properties in 1-color mode. The sum channel takes account of the emissivity of both channels.
  • Page 30 METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software  Temperature sub-range (also see 6.2.11): Input of a tempera- Activate output ture sub range. Slider : To test the functionality of the outputs: Simulation value By moving the slider or by en- tering a value, the outputs are set accordingly.

  • Page 31: Configurable Inputs / Outputs

    METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software 7.3.3.1 Configurable Inputs / Outputs The 3 inputs / outputs can be set as input or output or inactive and assign with a function (also see 4.1.3 Configurable Inputs / Outputs). Function  Digital Input mode (activated by voltage pulse or a voltage of +24 V) No function - No function: A switching signal at the input has no effect.
  • Page 32 METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software - Reference temperature: The 2-color temperature or the temperature of one channel can be used to activate the output. Here digital inputs and outputs can be checked for errors. CAUTION when using the Test function with connected systems! Using the test function will activate the selected outputs.

  • Page 33: Data Collection (Buffer Mode)

    METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software 7.3.3.2 Data Collection (Buffer Mode) The measurement data transfer from pyrometer to the PC can vary depending on the requirements and computing power. Speed and transferable amount of data are dependent on the baud rate and the data mode. In the data collection window the amount of measured values are shown, determined by calculation for each baud rate and each mode.

  • Page 34: Single-Point Adjustment

    METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software er overflows occur, the interval time can be increased, the baud rate can be increased or unneces- sary programs and background services be stopped. A minor impact also has the reduction of the Main Window  Data Recording ...
  • Page 35 METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software ment values (adjustment value file). This can be used to write the values back into the device at any time, for example, when the device has been reset to factory calibration.  The calibration process takes between one and two minutes. If anything goes wrong, for example the calibration source does not work smoothly, nevertheless calibration values are written into the pyrometer.

  • Page 36: Setups

    METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software 7.3.4 Setups Up to 7 different parameter settings (setups) can be stored in the pyrometer and activated via digital in- puts (i.e. via external switch), (see 4.1.3 Configurable inputs / outputs). Depending on which and how many inputs are to be used, one, two or all three inputs have to be used (see under 7.3.2...

  • Page 37: Data Playback

    METIS M3F1 SensorTools Software Data Playback Press the playback button in the main windows to open a playback window and show the last measuring values. If no device is connected, press (load data) to open and display a saved file in the playback window. Double-click on a data file, a separate viewer window opens with the same functions.

  • Page 38: Communication / Options

     Software version: Clicking on "Please check" checks whether a SensorTools update is available. If a newer version than the Installed is available, the Download and Install button is activated.  Terminal: The terminal field is a service field to communicate with a connected Sensortherm pyrom- eter via interface commands (see Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands).

  • Page 39: Sensorflash Software (Update Firmware)

    SensorFlash Software (Update Firmware) SensorFlash Software (Update Firmware) The software SensorFlash is used to update the firmware of Sensortherm pyrometers. Press Firmware Update H3 / M3 in the Communication/Options tab (see 7.5) to start the software. Each SensorTools software has integrated the latest firmware files with the release date. In addition, the latest software and firmware releases is available on the home page in the download area under www.sensortherm.de/en/download-section.

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    METIS M3F1 Technical Data Technical Data Model M3F1 Temperature ranges 600–1400°C 650–1500°C 750–2000°C 900–2500°C Temp. sub range digital Any sub-range adjustable within the temperature range (minimum span 50°C) Spectral range Channel 1: 0.695–0.93 µm / Channel 2: 0.93–1.1 µm Detector...

  • Page 41: Storage

    METIS M3F1 Technical Data Storage Store packages under the following conditions: Manual focusable optics  Do not store outdoors  Avoid mechanical vibrations 46.5  Store dry and dust-free  Storage temperature: -20 to 85°C  Do not exposed to corrosive media ...

  • Page 42: Composition Of The Type Number

    METIS M3F1 Technical Data Composition of the Type Number The equipment version of the pyrometer is encoded in the 22-digit model number as follows (Example type number M3F1 with 750–2000°C; through-lens view finder, optics): Digit 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Expl.:...

  • Page 43: Accessories

    METIS M3F1 Technical Data Accessories Ref. number Meaning AL11-XX * Connection cable with right angled connector AL43-XX * Connection cable with straight connector AL17- XX *) Connection cable with right angled connector + 0.5 m SC10 cable AM11-XX *) Connection cable with right angled connector + 1 m interface cable with SUB-D plug...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    To obtain the measurement accuracy, we recommend to re-calibrate the pyrometer periodically (annual- ly) with the help of calibration sources and optionally adjust at Sensortherm.  Fiber-optic pyrometers must always be calibrated together with the associated optics and the optical fiber cable.

  • Page 45: Communication Via Serial Interface / Interface Commands

    Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands Interface commands are used to communicate directly with a Sensortherm pyrometer. Commands can be used to write an own access control or can be entered in the terminal field of the software Sensor- Tools (see Miscellaneous) or entered via a terminal software.
  • Page 46 METIS M3F1 Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands AAAA = Temperature channel 1 (0xF001 => Overflow) BBBB = Temperature channel 2 (0xF001 => Overflow) CCCC = 2-color temperature (0xF001 => Overflow) DDDD = Setpoint value at ramp function (current ramp setpoint value!) EEEE = (Analog) control output (0-1000) in % (0.0-100.0%)
  • Page 47 METIS M3F1 Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands X=1...3; Debouncing time: YYYY=0x0000...03E8 (0-1000 ms) Serial interface (only M3) X=0...1; 0=RS232; 1=RS485 (that followed a baud rate of 19.2 KBd!) Configure digital inputs/outputs (devices with 12-pin connector) Bit 0 =1 => inputs 1 active / output 1 inactive, otherwise reversed;...
  • Page 48 METIS M3F1 Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands X=1...3 (digital output) to value YYYY (hex in 1/10%) XYYYY Signal strength contact level (dirty window monitoring) for X=1...3 (digital output / signal strength contact) to value YYYY (hex in 1/10%) Read serial number (5-digit dec.)

  • Page 49: Index

    METIS M3F1 Index Index Interface type ............23 Accessories ............41 Main window  data recording ......25 Address ..............23 Ambient temperature ........... 13 Maintenance ............42 Analog input ............9 Maximum value storage / clear time t ....22 Analog output ..........
  • Page 50 Sensortherm GmbH Hauptstraße 123 65843 Sulzbach Tel: +49 (0)6196 64065-80 Fax: +49 (0)6196 64065-89 E-Mail: info@sensortherm.de Internet: www.sensortherm.de © Sensortherm GmbH Metis_M3F1_12-pin (Feb. 27, 2018)

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